Is a shared load worthwhile for singles?

Yes, especially for smaller households a shared load is often the cheapest option. You share the loading space with other customers, which lowers the transport costs considerably. Particularly with long-distance moves to other cities or federal states, singles benefit from this flexible and cost-efficient solution without having to do without professional support.

How many boxes does a single household need?

For an average single person's move we expect around 20 to 30 moving boxes, depending on the size of the flat and personal possessions. What matters is sensible division by room and labelling, so that everything can be found quickly when unpacking. Our team is happy to advise you on the optimal number of boxes for your individual needs.

How do I find the right moving date as a single person?

Weekdays outside the turn of the month are often cheaper and easier to book for a single person's move than weekends. The winter months also often offer better terms, as demand is lower. Plan the date early, especially if a long-distance move is coming up, so that you have enough lead time for organisation and notice periods.

What do I need to bear in mind when re-registering as a single person?

After the move , register with the registration office (Meldebehörde) within two weeks (§ 17 BMG), with your ID and the landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung). The registration office informs some bodies automatically, but not your bank, employer, insurers or electricity supplier. You update the broadcasting licence fee yourself – one fee is charged per dwelling, so in a single household it falls to you.

Do I need professional help with a small move?

Even with a manageable amount of belongings, professional support is worthwhile, especially if heavy furniture or a long-distance move is involved. Our team takes care of packing, transport and assembly; for damage we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB). This saves you energy and time for contracts and authorities.

How can I save money on a single person's move?

Decluttering consistently before the move not only reduces the number of boxes but also lowers the transport costs considerably. Also use our fixed-price quote to have full cost transparency from the outset. Choosing a flexible moving date outside peak times can also noticeably reduce the total costs.

How does a long-distance move work for singles?

With a long-distance move to another city or federal state, we take over the complete logistics, from packing to transport over long distances. Details of our services can be found under long-distance moves . As a single person, you benefit in particular from the option of a shared load to save costs.

What happens if something is damaged during the move?

For damage during transport and loading we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB), up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space (§ 451e HGB). It is best to report visible damage immediately on arrival and have it noted. For valuable items, additional insurance is available on request. Valuables and documents are best transported by yourself.

How do I find a moving service near me?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves within Berlin and nationwide. You can see which destinations have their own page under locations . Contact us by phone for a quote for your route – with a long-distance move, remember to sort out internet and electricity for the new address in good time.

How do I pack up my flat efficiently as a single person?

Start with rarely used items and work your way through room by room to avoid chaos during the move . Label each box clearly with its contents and destination room so that unpacking in the new flat goes faster. On request, our team also supports you with the professional packing of delicate items.

What services are included in a private move?

Our offer for a private move includes transport, dismantling and assembly of furniture and, on request, a packing service and interim storage. More information on all the details can be found under private move . This gives singles a tailor-made fixed-price service that is matched precisely to their individual needs.

TAKING CONTRACTS WITH YOU

Contracts when moving as a single person: internet electricity, licence fee and post

Q: What does a single person's move cost on average?

The costs of a single person's move depend on the distance, the belongings and the desired service. Thanks to our fixed-price model , you receive a binding calculation after the survey without hidden extra costs. As a rule, single moves are considerably cheaper than family moves, as fewer pieces of furniture and boxes have to be transported. A short call is enough for an individual quote.

Part 11: which contracts singles take with them, cancel or transfer when moving – with the deadlines for internet, electricity and post.

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Singles guide · Part 11

One household, one name on every contract

Sorting out contracts

Unsere Firma Moving the internet, cancelling electricity, updating the licence fee, forwarding post: the contracts of a single household.

In a single household, all contracts are in one name – internet, electricity, mobile phone, broadcasting licence fee, insurance. So with a single person's move, nobody else has to think about them. For the internet, your provider must continue the contract at your new home if it offers the tariff there; otherwise you can cancel with one month's notice (§ 60 TKG). You may cancel your electricity contract with six weeks' notice when you change residence (§ 41b EnWG), unless the supplier continues to supply on the same terms.

While you sort out your contracts, we take care of the transport. We quote the fixed price after the survey; for damage we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB), and additional insurance for valuable items is available on request. Details of our services can be found under private move. Call us on 01625978461 – we will arrange a survey appointment. This leaves you time for providers and authorities.

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The move needs a clear contract too

Fixed price after a survey, services in writing

Book your single person's move with a quote that lists all services in writing. Our fixed price after a survey ensures clarity from the first enquiry to the last box. Contact us by phone for your appointment.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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CLEARLY ARRANGED

How we free up time for the formalities

We carry, you make the calls

A move as a single person means that all calls to providers, all forms and all boxes are down to one person. We take the physical part off your hands – packing, carrying, transport and assembly – so that there is time left for changing contracts and dealing with authorities. A checklist of all the places that need the new address helps you keep track. For the transport we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB). We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and operate nationwide; destinations with their own page are shown in the locations overview.

Checklist

Our moving checklist names providers and offices – internet, electricity, licence fee, bank, insurance – sorted by deadlines.

Fixed date

The moving date is fixed early. You need it for cancellations, because electricity and internet providers ask for the exact date of moving out.

Packing service

While we pack, your hands are free for calls with providers and the appointment at the Bürgeramt – with our packing service.

Furniture transport

We pack the router, television and computer carefully so that everything works again straight away at the new connection – with our furniture transport.

SIX CONTRACTS

These contracts move with you

In a single household, all contracts are in your name. You should check these six when you move – with the deadlines set by law.

Internet

The provider must continue to supply at the new place if it has the tariff there; otherwise you cancel with one month's notice (§ 60 TKG). Notify them early.

Electricity and gas

When you change residence, you can cancel with six weeks' notice (§ 41b EnWG). Photograph the meter readings when moving out and moving in.

Broadcasting fee

One fee is charged per dwelling. Report the new address online to the Beitragsservice; if you move into a flat share where someone already pays, deregister.

Post

Book mail forwarding at least five working days in advance; for private customers there is now only a six-month term. Parcels are not forwarded.

Bank and mobile phone

The bank, mobile provider, health insurer and employer need the new address. This can usually be done online in your customer account after moving in.

Insurance

Inform your contents and personal liability insurers of the new address. If the living space changes, the premium may change too.

FEW BELONGINGS

Shared load instead of your own van

Ideal for a few items

A shared load is suitable for singles with few pieces of furniture and boxes. Your belongings travel on a trip that is planned anyway, so the delivery date is less freely selectable. Plan the internet and electricity switch so that it fits the moving-in date, not just the moving-out date. We quote the price after a survey.

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TOPICS IN PART 11

Contracts,
deadlines, addresses

Everything in one name

Part 11 is about the contracts of a single household: when does the internet contract move with you, when may you cancel electricity, how do you update the broadcasting licence fee, and what does mail forwarding still cover? We give the statutory deadlines and show which places need the new address after moving in. If a long-distance move to another city is coming up, you can find more under long-distance moves.

Internet and electricity

Internet with one month's notice, electricity with six weeks: if you know these cancellation rules, you avoid double costs with a private move and have light and Wi-Fi on the first evening in the new flat.

Post and parcels

Mail forwarding runs for six months; parcels are not forwarded. While you change addresses, our packing service and furniture transport protect the router and technology.

After moving in

Registration within two weeks, then the bank, health insurer and Beitragsservice. If furniture arrives later by shared load or furniture taxi, plan the electricity switch for moving-in day.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about contracts and moving as a single person

Costs, shared loads, re-registration, long-distance moves and damage.

The costs of a single person's move depend on the distance, the belongings and the desired service. Thanks to our fixed-price model, you receive a binding calculation after the survey without hidden extra costs. As a rule, single moves are considerably cheaper than family moves, as fewer pieces of furniture and boxes have to be transported. A short call is enough for an individual quote.

Fewer possessions, less administration

A single person's move is the perfect occasion to declutter consistently. Check every piece of furniture and every item critically: will it really be needed in the new flat? With fewer belongings, you not only save space in the van but also hard cash on a fixed-price move.

Use online platforms or flea markets to sell furniture you no longer need before moving day arrives. This reduces the effort for our team and noticeably speeds up the whole moving process.

Moving solo: keeping contracts and connections under control

Without a partner or flatmate, every contract is down to you. Make a list of all providers – from the internet connection through electricity and mobile phone to insurance and subscriptions – and note the notice period and customer number for each. For the internet, the provider must continue the contract at the new place if it offers the tariff there (§ 60 TKG). More on this in the article Transferring electricity, gas and internet.

The physically demanding tasks such as carrying and transport are handled by the Beste Umzug Unternehmen team; for damage we are liable under the German Commercial Code (HGB). This lets you take care of contracts, meter readings and the finer details in your new flat.

Price overview: from a room to a villa

Property	Starting price
1-room flat	€344
2-room flat	€579
3-room flat	€915
4-room flat	€1,329
House/villa	individual quote
Long-distance move	€3.85/km

After a free survey we will be happy to prepare a tailored quote for you.

What you should know about moving costs

The price of a move depends primarily on the volume and the distance, which we calculate at €3.85/km. Further factors are the floor, a possible lift and a parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone). Furniture assembly and a shared load can also be booked as options.

Services that leave you time for contracts

These services take the physical part of the move off your hands.

Move with assembly: All-round service with dismantling and assembly. Move with assembly
Private move: Personal and reliable. Private move
House clearance: We create space where you need it. House clearance
Shared load: Good value and efficient. Shared load
Office move: For a smooth transition. Office move
Furniture transport: Securely packed, securely transported. Furniture transport

Moves from Berlin – nationwide

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves throughout Germany. Destinations with their own page can be found in the locations overview; read more about long-distance moves.

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